Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Wycliffe Oparanya has affirmed that Kenya’s bottom-up economic model is poised to revolutionize multiple sectors of the economy, including agriculture and technology.
Speaking during the Global Solutions Summit 2025 in Berlin, Germany, Oparanya—who represented President William Ruto at the international forum—emphasized the Kenyan government’s continued commitment to uplifting youth and women entrepreneurs through inclusive financial strategies.“The bottom-up model is not just a slogan; it is a transformative policy framework aimed at empowering the most marginalized members of our society, especially in rural and peri-urban areas,” Oparanya stated during a plenary session on inclusive growth.
The two-day summit brings together global policymakers, development partners, and thought leaders to discuss pressing issues such as financial inclusion, climate financing, and expanding access to economic opportunities for young people.
Oparanya highlighted various government-led initiatives under the bottom-up framework, including affordable credit access through cooperatives, digital innovation hubs, and climate-resilient agricultural investments, all aimed at boosting grassroots development.
He further noted that Kenya is prioritizing youth and women entrepreneurs as key drivers of sustainable development and economic resilience. “Financial empowerment of these groups is essential if we are to build a resilient, equitable economy,” he said.
The summit is expected to produce policy recommendations to guide governments and global institutions in designing more inclusive and sustainable economic systems.
